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July 13, 2014Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses: Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m.Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m.,11:15 a.m. (Spanish), & 6:30 p.m.

Reconciliation (Confession):Saturday: 4:00 p.m.

Weekdays: by Appointment

*4pm Confessions will not be available on July 12, July 19,

August 2 and August 9

All A

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Our Mission:Rooted in Christ, touched by His love and mercy, the Saint John Berchmans community finds unity in its diversity, proclaims by Word, Sacrament, and service, that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and declares that all are welcome in this place.

Dear Friends,

When I was in the seminary, two fellow seminarians wrote a beautiful song called Sow The Word. The song, based on today’s reading from the Prophet Isaiah, contains beautiful lyrics. Giving proper credit to its lyricists and composers, J. Keith Zavelli and Steven R. Janco I share the words with you here, since I have been singing them around the rectory all week!

Sow the Word

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it yield and giving it growth to provide seed for the sower and bread for the world.

So the Word came to the world. So the Word came to stretch his arms and die for the world. As he loved, so we live to sow the Word.

This is the word that we have tasted with our eyes and our lips speak the love in its passing on to you. God is light. If we live our love in light, we will reap the grain for the sower and be bread for the world.

We are God’s lovers. Give it all away. We must be love to the hungry at our door. Open the bread. Bring the robes and rings! Lavish the hungry with the plenty we have known in the word.

Such powerful words! The words in today’s first reading pack the same punch. God has a great plan of grace and mercy and love. The fulfillment of that plan came in the love that the Word made Flesh, Jesus, brought into the world in his incarnation and through his paschal mystery. Jesus came to do the will of the Father, and set his heart on achieving the end for which the Father sent him. By what Jesus said and did, by the way he lived his life, by his suffering and death, He provided seed for the sower and bread for the world.

Janco and Zavelli’s song though, challenges each of us – at least it challenges me. The second sentence of the refrain sums it up. “As he loved, so we live to sow the word.” Jesus loved with out counting the cost. Generously, selflessly, enthusiastically, mercifully, Jesus gave of himself. We too are called generously, selflessly, enthusiastically, and

mercifully live, following his example. We can do this, according to the song I reflect on this week, by speaking love, living love in light, loving the hungry at our door, and by lavishing the hungry with the plenty we have known in the word.

In order for any of this to occur, each one of us must realize that fertile ground is needed for God’s plan to come to fruition. Jesus speaks of the fertile ground – and the not so fertile ground – in today’s Gospel. So what gets in the way of the seed of God’s good news falling on the fertile ground of our souls? The lack of real understanding, the absence of a true rootedness, worldly anxiety and the lure of riches all prevent the efficacy of God’s seed. God desires, though that the Word bear fruit. How does this happen? Jesus tells us in the Gospel that the threefold task of hearing, understanding and acting allows God’s seed to bear a great yield. And that’s God’s plan.

One doesn’t accomplish the task of hearing God’s Word, understanding God’s Word and acting on God’s Word with great ease. It involves work, and sometimes suffering. Paul refers to the suffering in today’s second reading. He tells us that the work involved in hearing, understanding and acting, is worth it. It brings with it a promise that the Word made Flesh gave - the redemption of our bodies! He speaks of the glory that will be revealed and the fact that all we do on this earth – including suffering, is worth it.

So with eager expectation of the promise that the Word gives, let’s hear the psalmist’s words, “the seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest,” and make our spiritual soil fertile and produce the good fruit of charity.

Happy Summer!

P. S. Three weeks from today we will depart on our annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. As I do each year, I invite you to send me your prayer requests for the Shrine of Our Lady. We will carry them to the Grotto and beseech Mary’s intercession on your behalf.

Sow the Word

Wayne’s World

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Parish AnnouncementsParish Announcements

THE YEAR OF THE SACRAMENTSPoPe Francis’ Vision oF Healing and communion

(JULY 2014 - JUNE 2015)

ONE WORD AT A TIME...

BELIEVEWe know that sacraments bring us in contact with Jesus and his saving mysteries, but how exactly does that happen? First, we must be clear that there is nothing automatic or mechanical about the sacraments. The sacraments, for example, are never imposed on us. In fact, the opposite is true. We can only celebrate and receive the sacraments with a free and loving act of faith. At the end of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus commissions his disciples to go into the whole world and proclaim the good news. Then he adds, “The one who believes and is baptized will be saved...” (Mark 16:16) From the very words of Jesus, we know the absolutely close link between faith and sacraments. Believers, people who have accepted the word of Jesus Christ proclaimed in the Church as true and who rely on that word, are the ones who celebrate and receive the sacraments. Then, in faith, the gifts and the graces of the sacraments take hold and change the lives of believers.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION

Registration forms and tuition information for our Religious Education program are available in both the rectory office and on our website at www.stjohnberchmans.org. Classes take place on Saturday mornings from 9am-10:30am and will begin on Saturday, September 13th. If you have any questions about the SJB Religious Education Program please contact the rectory office.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME CATHOLIC?

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a journey for adults who would like to be baptized, receive first Holy Communion and be confirmed. The RCIA process can also help you complete the necessary steps to become a member of the Catholic Church if you were baptized in another Christian denomination.

The SJB RCIA program meets from mid-October through April, and the sacraments are received at the Easter Vigil. The process of RCIA is a journey of faith, led by the Holy Spirit. It is a time to tell stories, ask questions, meet new friends and explore prayer and scripture.

If you are interested in finding out more about the RCIA, if you know of anyone who might be a candidate for this journey, or if you are willing to help as a catechist or sponsor, please contact Rita Kattner in the rectory office.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD VOLUNTEERS

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Children’s Liturgy of the Word occurs on the first Sunday of each month during the 9:45am Mass. If you are interested in helping, please contact the rectory office.

The Sacrament of ReconciliationThroughout the year, the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

is available each Saturday from 4-4:45pm. Due to some scheduling

conflicts during the summer months, there will be no priest available

for the regularly scheduled confessions on the following dates:

July 19, August 2, August 9 and August 16

Confessions are always available by appointment. Please contact the

rectory office to make arrangements.

Are You Interested in Sharing Your Faith?

The Saint John Berchmans Religious Education Program is looking for a Catechist

No experience is necessary, just a love of children and a love of sharing your Catholic Faith. Training and supplies will be provided. Religious Education classes meet on Saturday morning from 9:00-10:30am, beginning on September 13th. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Marie Jochum in the rectory office or at mjochum@ccd.stjohnberchmans.org.

Holy Mothering MeetingTuesday, July 22 7-9 pm ~ SJB School Chapel

Purpose: To provide all mothers from the expectant to the experienced a place to reduce stress, reflect, worship, receive instruction and develop ministry gifts along with encouragement on issues that women commonly face.

July’s Agenda:

Instruction: Assumption of Mary

Project: Marian Images for your Children

Pray: The Rosary

Please call the parish office to register: 773-486-4300.

“She is the one who bring us to the Lord; she is the mother; she is the one who knows everything.” Pope Francis

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Nuestra Misión:“Arraigada en Cristo y tocada por Su amor y misericordia, la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans encuentra unidad en su diversidad, proclama por medio de la palabra, Sacramento y servicio, que el Reino de Dios esta cerca y declara que todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.”

Wayne’s World

Queridos Amigos,

Cuando estaba en el seminario, dos compañeros seminaristas escribieron una hermosa canción llamada Siembra la Palabra. La canción, basada en la lectura de hoy del Profeta Isaías, contiene liricas hermosas. Dando crédito apropiado a sus autores y compositores, J. Keith Zavelli y Steven R. Janco comparto las palabras con usted aquí, ya que ¡he estado cantando por toda la

casa parroquial durante toda la semana!

Siembra la Palabra

Como bajan del cielo la lluvia y la nieve y vuelven allá, sino después de empapar la tierra, de fecundarla y hacerla germinar, a fin de que dé semilla para sembrar y pan para comer.

Así que la Palabra vino al mundo. La Palabra vino a abrir sus brazos y a morir por el mundo. Como él amó, así nosotros vivimos para sembrar la Palabra.

Esta es la palabra que hemos visto con nuestros ojos y probado con nuestros labios y habla del amor que nos transmite. Dios es luz. Si vivimos nuestro amor en la luz, cosecharemos el grano para la siembra, y seremos pan para el mundo.

Somos amantes de Dios. Damos todo. Debemos ser el amor para el hambriento en nuestra puerta. ¡Abran el pan. Traigan las túnicas y los anillos! Prodiguen a los hambrientos con generosidad, la cual hemos conocido en la palabra.

¡Qué palabras tan poderosas! Las palabras de la primera lectura de hoy tienen el mismo impacto. Dios tiene un gran plan de gracia, misericordia y amor. El cumplimiento de ese plan se originó en el amor de la Palabra que se hizo Carne, Jesús, traído al mundo en su encarnación y por medio de su misterio pascual. Jesús vino a hacer la voluntad del Padre, y dedicó de todo corazón a la victoria final para la cual el Padre lo envió. Debido a lo que Jesús dijo e hizo, por la forma en que vivió su vida, por su sufrimiento y muerte, Él proporcionó la semilla para la siembra y el pan para el mundo.

Sin embargo, la canción de Janco y Zavelli desafía a cada uno de nosotros - por lo menos a mí. La segunda frase del estribillo resume todo. “Como él amó, así nosotros vivimos para sembrar la palabra.” Jesús amaba a

cuesta de todo. Dio de sí mismo con generosidad, desinterés y entusiasmo. También nosotros estamos llamados a dar con generosidad, desinterés, y entusiasmado, y gracias a Dios a vivir siguiendo su ejemplo. Podemos hacer esto, de acuerdo con la canción que reflejo esta semana, hablando de amor, viviendo el amor en la luz, amando a los hambrientos que tocan nuestra puerta, y saciando el hambre con todo lo que hemos aprendido en la palabra.

Para que esto ocurra, cada uno de nosotros debe darse cuenta de que se necesita un terreno fértil para que el plan de Dios sea fructuoso. Jesús habla de tierra fértil - y tierra no muy fértil en el Evangelio de hoy. Entonces, ¿qué se interpone en el camino de la semilla de la buena nueva de Dios al caer en la tierra fértil de nuestras almas? La falta de compresión verdadera, la carencia de un arraigo real, la ansiedad mundana y el anhelo de las riquezas, todo esto impide que la semilla de Dios sea eficaz. Dios desea que la Palabra sea fructuosa. ¿Cómo sucede esto? Jesús nos dice en el Evangelio que la triple tarea de escuchar, comprender y actuar permite que la semilla de Dios tenga un gran rendimiento. Y ese es el plan de Dios.

Uno no cumple la tarea de escuchar la Palabra de Dios, comprender la Palabra de Dios y actuar en la Palabra de Dios con gran facilidad. Requiere trabajo y a veces sufrimiento. Pablo se refiere al sufrimiento en la segunda lectura de hoy. Él nos dice que el trabajo que requiere escuchar, comprender y actuar, vale la pena. Trae consigo la promesa que la Palabra hecha Carne nos dio - ¡la redención de nuestros cuerpos! Él habla de la gloria que será revelada, y el hecho de que todo lo que hacemos en esta tierra - incluyendo el sufrimiento, vale la pena.

Así que con gran expectativa de la promesa que la Palabra nos da, escuchemos las palabras del salmista, “la semilla que cae en buena tierra rendirá una cosecha fructífera”, y hagamos fecundo nuestro suelo espiritual y producir el buen fruto de caridad.

¡Feliz Verano!

P. D. Dentro de tres semanas saldremos en nuestra peregrinación anual a Lourdes. Como lo hago cada año, le invito a enviarme sus peticiones de oración para el Santuario de Nuestra Señora. Las llevaremos a la Gruta e imploraremos la intercesión de María en su nombre.

Siembra la Palabra

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Anuncios ParroquialesAnuncios Parroquiales

El Sacramento de ReconciliaciónDurante el año, el Sacramento de Reconciliación (Confesión) está disponible cada sábado de 4-4:45 pm. Debido a algunos conflictos de agenda durante los meses de verano, no habrá ningún sacerdote disponible para las confesiones regulares en las siguientes fechas:

19 de julio, 2 de agosto, 9 de agosto y 16 de agosto

Las confesiones están siempre disponibles con cita previa. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría.

REGISTRO DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

Las formas de registro e información de la matrícula para nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa están disponibles en la oficina de la rectoría y en nuestro sitio web en www.stjohnberchmans.org. Las clases ocurren los sábados por la mañana de 9 a 10:30am y comenzarán el sábado, 13 de septiembre. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta sobre el Programa de Educación Religiosa de SJB por favor comuníquese con la oficina de la rectoría.

¿LE GUSTARÍA SER CATÓLICO?

El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA) es una jornada para los adultos que desean ser bautizados, recibir la Primera Comunión y confirmarse. El proceso de RICA también puede ayudarle a completar los pasos necesarios para convertirse en miembro de la Iglesia Católica, si usted fue bautizado en otra denominación cristiana.

El programa de RICA de SJB se reúne desde mediados de octubre hasta abril, y los sacramentos se reciben en la Vigilia de Pascua. El proceso de RICA es un camino de fe, guiado por el Espíritu Santo. Es un tiempo de contar historias, hacer preguntas, conocer nuevos amigos y explorar la oración y las Escrituras.

Si usted está interesado en aprender más sobre el programa de RICA, si conoce a alguien que podría ser un candidato para esta jornada, o si usted está dispuesto a ayudar como catequista o patrocinador, por favor póngase en contacto con Rita Kattner en la oficina de la rectoría.

VOLUNTARIOS PARA LA LITURGIA DE LA PALABRA PARA LOS NIÑOS

Actualmente estamos buscando voluntarios para ayudar con la Liturgia de la Palabra para los Niños. La Liturgia de la Palabra para los Niños ocurre el primer domingo de cada mes durante la Misa de 9:45am. Si usted está interesado en ayudar, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría.

EL AÑO DE LOS SACRAMENTOSla Visión del PaPa Francisco sobre la sancación y la comunión (JULIO 2014 - JUNIO 2015)

De Palabra en Palabra...

CREERSabemos que los sacramentos nos ponen en contacto con Jesús y sus misterios salvíficos, pero ¿de qué manera sucede exactamente? En primer lugar, debemos tener en claro que no hay nada automático o mecánico acerca de los sacramentos; por ejemplo, nunca se nos imponen. De hecho, sucede todo lo contrario. Solo podemos celebrar y recibir los sacramentos mediante un acto libre de amor y fe. Hacia el final del Evangelio de Marcos, Jesús les encarga a sus discípulos que vayan por todo el mundo a proclamar la Buena Nueva. Luego, añade: “Quien crea y se bautice se salvará” (Marcos 16:16). A partir de las palabras exactas de Jesús, conocemos el estrechísimo vínculo entre la fe y los sacramentos. Los creyentes, las personas que han aceptado la Palabra de Jesucristo proclamada en la Iglesia como verdadera y que confían en esa Palabra, son aquellas que celebran y reciben los sacramentos. Luego, en la fe, los dones y las gracias de los sacramentos se arraigan en la vida de los creyentes y la cambian.

Retiro de la Santa Maternidad Martes, 22 de julio de 7-9 pm

Capilla de la Escuela SJB Propósito: Proporcionar a todas las futuras y experimentadas madres un lugar donde puedan reducir el estrés, reflexionar, adorar, recibir instrucción y desarrollar los dones del ministerio apoyando los temas que las mujeres comúnmente enfrentan.

Agenda del mes de julio:

Instrucción: Asunción de María

Proyecto: Imágenes Marianas para sus niños

Orar: El Rosario

Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para registrarse: 773-486-4300.

“Ella es la que nos lleva al Señor; ella es la madre; ella es la única que lo sabe todo.” Papa Francisco

¿Está Interesado en Compartir Su Fe?

El Programa de Educación Religiosa de San Juan Berchmans está buscando un Catequista.

No se necesita experiencia, solo el amor por los niños y de compartir su fe católica. Se proporcionará entrenamiento y materiales. Las clases de Educación Religiosa se reúnen los sábados por la mañana de 9 – 10:30am comenzando el 13 de septiembre. Si usted está interesado o desea más información, por favor póngase en contacto con Marie Jochum en la oficina de la rectoría o correo electrónico a mjochum@ccd.stjohnberchmans.org.

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SJB Summer Camp NewsletterWeek Four: The History of the Spirit Stick

The Spirit Stick has been a camp tradition for many years here at St. John Berchmans Summer Camp. The Spirit stick magically goes to the group with the most enthusiasm shown during the past week. This is a highly coveted honor. The stick itself looks like an ordinary everyday twig that has been

decorated with different colors of yarn. The colors are the colors of our camp groups. On Fridays Ms. Petie is drawn to the cafeteria by the stick and its magical powers. The stick dances her around the room swaying her and the stick from group to group until it finally lands at the winning table. The champs then parade around the cafeteria boasting their stance as the most enthusiastic campers of the week. The first week honors went to the green group. Red was rewarded this past week!

2014-2015 Enrollment The enrollment process for Saint John Berchmans School continues throughout the Summer. There are still spots available in most grades, but PreK and Kindergarten are filling up fast. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our amazing school. Enrollment and tuition information can be found on our website at www.stjohnberchmans.org. If you have any questions about our school or would like to take a tour prior to making your decision, please contact Amanda Sullivan in the school office at 773-486-1334 or asullivan@stjohnberchmans.org. School starts August 20th

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Stewardship Report

Thank you ~ Gracias

Due to bulletin scheduling, the stewardship report for July 6, 2014 was not available at print time. We

will include it in the bulletin next weekend.

ONLINE GIVING TO SJBSave the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by giving to St. John Berchmans online! Log on to GiveCentral to set up an account, and your weekly offering will be deducted directly from your checking or savings account.

DONACIONES EN EL INTERNET A SJBAhorre la molestia de los sobres, cheques y lapsos de memoria haciendo su donación semanal a San Juan Berchmans por medio del internet. Inicie sesión en GiveCentral para crear su cuenta y ofrenda semanal. Se deducirá directamente de su cuenta corriente o cuenta de ahorros.

www.givecentral.org

S J B L E G A C Y C A M P A I G N

Restore, Renew, Rejoice!

Restaurar, Renovar, ¡Gozar! L A C A M P A Ñ A D E L E G A D O D E S J B

Debido a la cantidad de información que deseamos proporcionar, la siguiente está en inglés solamente. Esta información se repetirá la próxima semana en español.

Below you will find the update on the financial progress of our Legacy Campaign. We need your support as we continue to address the needs and wants of our Parish and School community.

TOTAL YEAR 1 (through 3/31/2012) $ 1,798,345.46TOTAL YEAR 2 (4/1/12-3/31/2013) $ 248,709.00TOTAL YEAR 3 (4/1/13-3/31/2014) $ 701,108.21TO-DATE YEAR 4 (4/1/134-6/30/14) $ 42,565.00

TOTAL (through 6/30/14) $ 2,790,727.67

Thank you to everyone who has participated so far, your generosity is amazing. We have been blessed to have received several donations this year that have significantly increased our totals, including:

• Several grants designated for capital projects• A significant memorial contribution• Special Fundraising for the School A/C and Gym Floor• Personal window sponsorships

We have come very far, but still have a long way to go. If you haven’t yet made your pledge to our Legacy Campaign, now is the time. We need the support of the entire community to reach our goal. Every contribution will help us to reach our goals.

If you have any questions regarding the Legacy Campaign, or if you would like more information on how to sponsor a window, please contact Jennifer Cortez in the rectory office or by email at jcortez@stjohnberchmans.org.

“Let everyone heed what they hear.”

Is the Lord inviting you to know, love and serve Him more closely in priesthood or consecrated life? If you think God is calling you to be a priest, go to www.

ChicagoPriest.com or contact Fr. Francis Bitterman at 312-534-8298 or fbitterman@archchicago.org. For information on religious life contact the Office for Religious/CAVA, cava@archchicago.org, (312) 534-5240, and for the Permanent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4564 or bpuhala@usml.edu.

NIGHTFEVERJULY 19, 2014 - ST. ALPHONSUS

St. Alphonsus Parish, located at 1429 W. Wellington in Chicago, will be hosting the next Nightfever, starting with Mass at 7:30pm and continuing through the night.

Last year Nightfever was brought to Chicago for the first time. With the Eucharist exposed on the altar, priests available to talk or hear confessions, and quiet music playing, young adults stood on the streets around the Cathedral and invited people inside to simply light a candle before going on their way for the evening. Everyone is welcome to stay for as long or as short as they like, and to come and go as they please. Hearts were touched, healed, and transformed.

The idea behind Nightfever is simple: Open the church, invite people in, and let Christ work. And the effect is remarkable.

Nightfever is an outstanding experience of Christ’s love for all involved.

For more info go to: http://www.nightfeverchicago.org/

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Please Pray

FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF OUR COMMUNITY

For the health of

SJB STAFF CONTACTS PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, wwatts@stjohnberchmans.org

RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, apr37@aol.com

PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins

DEACONS: Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, marisolamato@sbcglobal.net Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, willie.mendizabal@gmail.com

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: Joseph P. D’Arco, jdarco@stjohnberchmans.org

DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY: Jennifer Cortez, jcortez@stjohnberchmans.org

PRINCIPAL: Margaret Roketenetz, proketenetz@stjohnberchmans.org

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Amanda Sullivan, asullivan@stjohnberchmans.org

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS: Rochelle Brophy, rbrophy@stjohnberchmans.org

COORDINATOR OF ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Rita Kattner, rkattner@stjohnberchmans.org

COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Marie Jochum, mjochum@ccd.stjohnberchmans.org

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Jean Tuohy, jtuohy@stjohnberchmans.org

SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR: Carlos Ortiz, carloshortiz76@yahoo.com

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Judy Ciukowski, jciukowski@stjohnberchmans.org

PARISH SECRETARY: Guille McMahon, gmcmahon@stjohnberchmans.org

Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Leo Bancks, Katarzyna Bielarz, Florence Brzezinski, Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Audrey Barr-Calmes, Gary Calmes, Adriana Collado, Nan Condit, Jeannie Dallas, Brian DeLeon, Danny Doyle, David Epley, Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Pat Gillard, Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis Hanson, Colin Hayes, Lois Hinkens, Jane Jones, Helen Kadar, Theresa Kattner, Mildred F. Kur, Cas Kosiba, Mary Ann Kosiba, Louise Lauer, Robert Lauer, Hector Lorenzo, Alice Maestrazi, Wally Mauch, Ewing Metoyer, Mia Moran, Humberto Moya, Debra Parsons, Norine Ortega, Genevieve Podraza, Jorge Rojas, Maria E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, Margarita Sanchez, Celeste Schwilck, Joseph Slocki, Jorge Tapia, Marina Tinajero, Gladys Torres, Maria Torres, Sylvia Torres and Lucille Wozny

All are Welcome at Saint John Berchmans!

If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We are happy to have you share in today’s celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to become a part of our parish family. To register as a parishioner, please contact the rectory office. Registration forms can also be found in the vestibule of the church or on our website at www.stjohnberchmans.org.

Si usted es nuevo en nuestra iglesia o simplemente está visitando, por favor deténgase e introdúzcase. Estamos contentos de poder compartir la celebración de la Eucaristía el día de hoy. Si no tiene una iglesia, le invitamos a formar parte de nuestra familia parroquial. Para registrarse como feligrés, por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría. Las formas de registro se pueden también encontrar en el vestíbulo de la iglesia o en nuestra página web www.stjohnberchmans.org.

LifeSourceChicagoland’s Blood Center

Saint John Berchmans ChurchBlood Drive

Sunday, July 20, 20149am - 3pmParish Hall - Church Basement

To schedule your appointment please contact the Church office or call LifeSource at 877.543.3768 or register online at lifesource.org and use sponsor code Q617.

Appointments Recommended.

Prepare for your donation:EAT WELL-STAY HYDRATED-BRING IDPlease bring an ID with you on the day of your blood donation. Proper ID is required to donate blood.

The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful

harvest. (Psalm 65)

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESATURDAY, July 12 5:00pm IN THANKSGIVING TO THE SACRED HEART CRESCENTIA M. CAMPOS JUANITA SALAZAR (BIRTHDAY) Presider: Fr. Fernando Zuleta Commentator: Gary Aistrup Lector: Art DeLeon EMHC: Magda Cardona, Susan Ciapciak Altar Servers: C. Cardona, A. Teruel

SUNDAY, July 13 8:15am +WILLIAM GAPINSKI Presider: Fr. Gerard Kelly Commentator: Mari Cardenas Lector: Theresa Bui EMHC: Lucie Cleary, Bozena Slocki, Anna Wozny-Ramirez Altar Servers: A. Bui, J. Bui

9:45am +CHARLES F. STRUBBE FAMILY +YVONNE LUGO +PETRA SANCHEZ Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Margo Nicolson Lectors: Marjorie Donovan, Rosa Ramirez EMHC: Mark Dombrowski, Jennifer Kanable, Emily Marion Altar Servers: J. Badillo, S. Reyes, E. Ham

11:15am FAMILIA CAMARILLO POR LA SALUD DE ANNA y MARK RABE Oficiante: Pd. Wayne F. Watts Diácono: Guillermo Mendizabal Comentarista/Peticiones: Esther Uruchima Lectores: Pilar Montero, Veronica Medina MESC: Estela Izaguirre, Maria Acevedo, Maria y Mario Gudino Monaguillos: L. Melvin, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima

6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham Lector/Commentator: Kathleen Kania EMHC: Carlos Fernandez, Mary Jane Fernandez, Kenneth Krizanic Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Kania

MONDAY, July 14 – Saint Kateri Tekawitha, Virgin 7:00am +LIDIA BARAJAS Presider: Fr. Francisco Luna

TUESDAY, July 15– Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 7:00am ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

WEDNESDAY, July 16 – Weekday[Our Lady of Mount Carmel] 7:00am BOB AND LOUISE LAUER (HEALTH) Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

THURSDAY, July 17 – Weekday 7:00am +JOSE G. BENAVIDES Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

FRIDAY, July 18 – Weekday 8:30am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESATURDAY, July 19 5:00pm +DR. EVERETT N. JONES, JR. IN THANKSGIVING TO THE SACRED HEART +FRANK FRIERI AND TONY FRIERI HOPKINS Presider: Fr. Omar Guillen Commentator: Art DeLeon Lector: Cathy Whinna EMHC: Jennifer Cortez, Martha DeLeon, Raghda Fakhoury Altar Servers: E. Ham, A. Teruel

SUNDAY, July 20 8:15am +STEPHEN AND SOPHIE MONIKOWSKI Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Kathleen Wetstein Lector: Dan Wetstein EMHC: Krystyna Bielarz, Jeffrey Bowen, Anna Wozny-Ramirez Altar Server: L. Santiago

9:45am +VIRGILIO BONIFAZI & FAMILY THE HEALTH OF LEO BANCKS Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: John Swinford Lectors: Nicole Vilches, Liz Treacy EMHC: Katie Claussen Bell, Noreen Russo, Amanda Sullivan Altar Servers: O. Janunas, A. Rios, N. Swinford

11:15am POR LA SALUD DE ANNA y MARK RABE Oficiante: Pd. Wayne F. Watts Diácono/Homilista: Guillermo Mendizabal Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Mendizabal Lectores: Edmundo Mendez, Elvia Arroyo MESC: Rosa Rodriguez, Rosaura Diaz, Manuel Cerrillo, Guadalupe Pantoja Monaguillos: A. Acevedo, J. Arroyo, I. Ibarra

6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Lector/Commentator: Cristina Gomez EMHC: Mark Dombrowski, Orlando Guerra, Phillip Ramirez Altar Server: J. Guerra